Honor Play 9A vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 25/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 199,111); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't; the Honor Play 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Honor Play 9A
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 62 points higher (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Honor Play 9A and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Honor Play 9A by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (93/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 9A is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 62 points (87/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.